United Eye Glory: Will Bilbao Be Another Step on the Road to a European Final?
Manchester United vs Athletic Bilbao UEFA Europa League Prediction Match Details
Athletic Bilbao will travel to Manchester on Tuesday night to face Manchester United at the famous Old Trafford Stadium in the second leg of the Europa League. The first leg saw the Red Devils claim an impressive 3-0 victory, but can United continue their European success to eye tournament final?
UEFA match preview.
Manchester United Preview & Form
Manchester United remains a strong contender to win this season's Europa League title, despite recent struggles in the Premier League. United's only chance of winning silverware and playing Champions League football next season in Ruben Amorim's debut season would be if the Red Devils continue their unbeaten run in European competitions. The Red Devils are now the only team in Europe to remain unbeaten this term, as they pulled off another incredible European performance by dispatching Athletic Club 3-0 in the first leg of the semifinal of the Europa League at San Mames, with the result giving them a huge advantage in advancing to the final. However, Ruben Amorim's poor stats in the domestic league continued last weekend as United extended their winless Premier League run to six consecutive games following Brentford beating them 4-3 at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Athletic Bilbao Preview & Form
Athletic Bilbao will arrive in Manchester with a huge 3-0 first-leg deficit to overturn following last week's disappointing performance in front of their home crowd. The Spaniards' recent performance in all competitions has been a mixed run of form, having lost two of their last four matches. Last weekend, Ernesto Valverde’s men were held to a goalless draw in the domestic league at Basque against rivals Real Sociedad. Historically, Bilbao has managed to remain unbeaten against Manchester United at Old Trafford in their previous encounters, winning once and drawing once. Athletic will now hope their head-to-head record will put pressure on the United defence as they aim for an incredible comeback to secure a place in the final.
Athletic Bilbao Squad List.
Manchester United vs Athletic Bilbao Predicted Lineups
Manchester United: Onana; Yoro, Maguire, Lindelof; Mazraoui, Ugarte, Casemiro, Dorgu; Garnacho, Fernandes; Hojlund
Athletic Bilbao: Agirrezabala; De Marcos, Yeray, Paredes, Berchiche; Ruiz de Galarreta, Prados; I. Williams, Sancet, N. Williams; Guruzeta
Manchester United vs Athletic Bilbao H2H Record (Last Five Games)
• Ath Bilbao 3-0 Manchester United
• Manchester United 1-1 Ath Bilbao
• Ath Bilbao 2-1 Manchester United
• Manchester United 2-3 Ath Bilbao
May 1, 2025 – Athletic Bilbao 0-3 Manchester United
UEFA Europa League Semi-Final, First Leg
August 6, 2023 – Manchester United 1-1 Athletic Bilbao
Club Friendly at Aviva Stadium, Dublin
March 15, 2012 – Athletic Bilbao 2-1 Manchester United
UEFA Europa League Round of 16, Second Leg
March 8, 2012 – Manchester United 2-3 Athletic Bilbao
UEFA Europa League Round of 16, First Leg
March 6, 1957 – Manchester United 3-0 Athletic Bilbao
European Cup Quarter-Final, Second Leg
Manchester United vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction Betting Tips
Manchester United's unbeaten streak in Europe indicates they can remain undefeated, with the Red Devils having won four of their six home games in the Europa League this season. However, the Red Devils haven’t kept a home clean sheet in the Europa League under Ruben Amorim. Therefore, we predict a win or draw for United and both teams to score.
Bet:
- Manchester United to Win or Draw
- Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 Goals
- Bruno Fernadez to Score or Assist
